1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 419 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB4 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3030 mm |